Activate!

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer Dan Cates talks about the urgent need for local people to stand up for kids who are going through the justice system due to abuse or neglect. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more …

Former longtime director of the Bloomington Volunteer Network Bet Savich talks about Friends of Lake Monroe, a grassroots volunteer organization safeguarding the source of Bloomington’s drinking water. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB …

Tara Green and Li Meuser talk about Building a Thriving Compassionate Community, a network of individuals and organizations hosting trauma-informed trainings and discussions promoting actionable change on the root causes of social problems in Monroe County. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can …

Pealer from the Community Bike Project talks about this volunteer-run do-it-yourself bicycle shop “re-cycling” hundreds of bikes back onto the streets of Bloomington every year. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area …

Liz Barnhart from Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard talks about the fight to reduce Bloomington’s 17 percent food insecurity rate. The national rate is 10.2 percent. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at …

Animal welfare advocate Cathi Eagan talks about Canine Express, a volunteer-run nonprofit transporting dogs from overcrowded shelters to places where they can find loving homes. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area …

Local business owner Melinda Seader reflects on her family legacy of service to Bloomington culture. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected].

Longtime community theater volunteer Isadore James Torry talks about his passion for bringing characters to life to tell impactful stories. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected].

You’re listening to Activate –  narratives from people making positive change – done in collaboration with the Bloomington Volunteer Network. Today’s episode features Aubrey Seader (pron. Seeder) of the Community and Family Resources Department at the City of Bloomington.  The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network aims to inspire, support, and celebrate volunteerism in the community by connecting volunteers of all …

You’re listening to Activate –  narratives from people making positive change – done in collaboration with the Bloomington Volunteer Network. Today’s episode features Susan Seizer and Leslie Davis of Wheelie Women with the Mobility Aids Lending Library (MALL). We turn now to the latest installment of Activate on the WFHB Local News. The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network aims to …